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Season 4

2021–22 · 45 Episodes · Every Tuesday

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Jul 26, 2022 · Ep 45

Aylon Steinhart, Eclipse Foods
Future Food-Tech

Aylon Steinhart, Eclipse Foods · NextGen Purpose

Creating Cow-less, Plant-based Ice Cream that Truly Tastes Like the Real Deal with Aylon Steinhart, Eclipse Foods

The plant-based alternative space is exploding! With more and more consumers demanding healthier, sustainable options, the need for alternatives to meat and dairy has grown exponentially. This trend has led to an increase in investment in both research and development of plant-based options, as well as companies focused on developing these products.

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Water — The Ultimate Essential Ingredient — 100th Episode Celebration!! with Gina BriaEp 44

Water — The Ultimate Essential Ingredient — 100th Episode Celebration!! with Gina Bria

We have reached another major milestone in our journey! When we started this podcast, we wanted to provide a platform to help people see that they have a choice and that they don't have to settle for anything less than what their health and well-being deserve.

Jul 19, 2022

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Connecting Culture, Pleasure and Sustainability of the Human Food Experience Through Neuroscience with Mario UbialiEp 43

Connecting Culture, Pleasure and Sustainability of the Human Food Experience Through Neuroscience with Mario Ubiali

We all want to transition to something more sustainable. But if you take sustainability without the hedonic component, you take pleasure away from sustainability.

Jul 13, 2022

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Microalgae: Sustainable Superfood Emerges as Power Player in Alt Proteins with Yonatan GolanEp 42

Microalgae: Sustainable Superfood Emerges as Power Player in Alt Proteins with Yonatan Golan

Food security is one of the largest global crises we face today. To feed the population and continue moving towards a better-for-you food system, we need sustainable sources.

Jul 5, 2022

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ICL's Planet Startup Hub Helps Accelerate Growth of FoodTech with Hadar SutovskyEp 41

ICL's Planet Startup Hub Helps Accelerate Growth of FoodTech with Hadar Sutovsky

The food system is a complex, interconnected web of systems—from agriculture to processing and distribution to retail. While we know that the primary goal of the food system is to feed the population, we also know that there are many other goals that this system serves, such as providing jobs, protecting the environment, and improving human health.

Jun 21, 2022

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Tackling the World's Biggest Problems by Supporting Tech and Innovation with Dr. Matthew SpenceEp 40

Tackling the World's Biggest Problems by Supporting Tech and Innovation with Dr. Matthew Spence

The food industry is not just about what we eat. It's also about how we produce it — And that's a big deal!

Jun 28, 2022

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Plant-Tec Innovation — The Key to Plant-Based Alternatives That Taste Better Than Real Meat with Lalana ThiranusornkijEp 39

Plant-Tec Innovation — The Key to Plant-Based Alternatives That Taste Better Than Real Meat with Lalana Thiranusornkij

The rise of the vegan diet has created a new market for companies to cater to. But it's time to put the myths to bed: plant-based meats aren't just for vegans and vegetarians anymore. In fact, we can now find them in stores near us, and they taste as good or even better than any meat out there.

Jun 14, 2022

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Pea Protein Making its Mark in Plant-Based Alternative Space with Nicole AtchisonEp 38

Pea Protein Making its Mark in Plant-Based Alternative Space with Nicole Atchison

The meat industry is an example of an industry that has a disproportionate and large impact on the environment. Knowing this, we can no longer close our eyes and continue depending on the old system.

Jun 7, 2022

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Hemp Meat Alternative — A Regenerative Way to Eat Healthy and Save the Earth with Braelyn DavisEp 37

Hemp Meat Alternative — A Regenerative Way to Eat Healthy and Save the Earth with Braelyn Davis

Hemp is one of the most versatile plants on Earth. It can be used to make everything from paper and clothing, to fuel and plastic. It grows quickly, uses less water, prevents soil erosion, is pest resistant (no chemicals needed), drought tolerant, and reduces the carbon dioxide in the air. These characteristics make hemp a sustainable option for farmers who want to produce healthy crops without harming their land or water supply.

May 31, 2022

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Female Founder Transforms Food Waste into Better-for-You Snack Brand with Betty Lu, Confetti SnacksEp 36

Female Founder Transforms Food Waste into Better-for-You Snack Brand with Betty Lu, Confetti Snacks

Nature is about diversity. Yet, today's society divides edible produce into "good" and "bad". The perfect are favored, and the imperfect are wasted along the food value chain. That's billions of tons of food each year unnecessarily and unethically dumped in landfills!

May 24, 2022

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Eat Less Water Part II with Florencia RamirezEp 35

Eat Less Water Part II with Florencia Ramirez

Water is a resource that's easy to take for granted. Most of us don't think much about the water we use. We turn on the tap in our homes, take long showers, or buy a bottle of water at the corner store. We may not even think about where it comes from, or if it's safe to drink—until there's a problem. And as we are now experiencing, the problems we're facing are getting bigger and more terrifying each year.

May 17, 2022

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Designing the Perfect Plate with Executive Chef Sieger Bayer, Etta RestaurantEp 34

Designing the Perfect Plate with Executive Chef Sieger Bayer, Etta Restaurant

Most people want to eat the healthiest foods available, but it can be difficult to do when we don't know where our food comes from. Buying directly from local farmers gives us the ability to shop at places that care about our health as much as we do. In addition, when we buy locally sourced food, we know that we're getting quality foods year-round rather than eating something grown elsewhere.

May 10, 2022

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The 3 H's of Tea: Harness Harmony, Hospitality and Healing Powers with Zhena MuzykaEp 33

The 3 H's of Tea: Harness Harmony, Hospitality and Healing Powers with Zhena Muzyka

From a single mother who had an infant badly in need of a life-saving surgery and only $6 in her wallet, Zhena started blending teas that would eventually become her multimillion-dollar fair trade tea brand, Zhena's Gypsy Tea. Her vision extends not only to bring health and healing to the world but also to empower tea growers who lack the proper healthcare and recognition they deserve.

May 3, 2022

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Product Labels Should Tell Your Brand Story with Matt Dees, Mail Road WinesEp 32

Product Labels Should Tell Your Brand Story with Matt Dees, Mail Road Wines

We tend to love things that are pure, natural, and simple. Think of all the qualities that are prized in a fine wine like a fresh fruit taste, smoothness, and mild tannins. Yet, most wines have confusing names that make it hard for the average consumer or even a pro to know what they're getting when they buy a bottle. What's missing?

Apr 26, 2022

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Will the World Wake Up to Revolutionize Our Food System with John RoulacEp 31

Will the World Wake Up to Revolutionize Our Food System with John Roulac

We are at a crossroads. There's a very large transition that we need to make as humans, in order to ensure the future of our planet. We must shift away from industrial agricultural methods as, without question, these methods currently fall short in many ways. They create soil degradation, water pollution, deforestation, and other global environmental issues that we are trying so hard to combat.

Apr 19, 2022

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Is Impact Investing a Win-Win? Positive for Your Portfolio and Society, too? with Michael PierceEp 30

Is Impact Investing a Win-Win? Positive for Your Portfolio and Society, too? with Michael Pierce

Post-seed investment is the most underrated stage of investing. Post-seed investment is a venture capital investment that comes after a startup's initial "seed" round. New startups often raise a seed round after launching their product to gather the funding they need to grow their operations and help their companies grow fast enough to make them valuable.

Apr 12, 2022

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A Relatable Story of Sweet Success with Elizabeth CollingEp 29

A Relatable Story of Sweet Success with Elizabeth Colling

Elizabeth Colling owns an artisanal cafe in Santa Barbara, CA, but building this mecca of confections wasn't her childhood dream. Elizabeth is a perfect example of how one thing leads to another, no experience is ever wasted and how embracing the concept of pivoting is so powerful.

Apr 5, 2022

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Cooking with Sustainability & Health in Mind: Fisher & Paykel with Hilary PisorEp 28

Cooking with Sustainability & Health in Mind: Fisher & Paykel with Hilary Pisor

Cooking is one of the top sources of indoor air pollution. Many of us are used to cooking with a gas range, yet few of us are aware that the resulting smoke coming out of our kitchen's chimney is hazardous to our own household's health. But now innovation has produced eco-friendly solutions to this problem.

Mar 29, 2022

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Cheers to the Champagne of Water, Bottled in Eco-Friendly Aluminum with Justin MahyEp 27

Cheers to the Champagne of Water, Bottled in Eco-Friendly Aluminum with Justin Mahy

Water is the elixir of life and these days we're getting it in bigger and bigger bottles. Unfortunately, these bottles tend to be made of plastic that ends up in our landfills and oceans. It's an issue that's being discussed around the world and rightly so. Fortunately, many organizations are taking steps to help make a difference and one of them is KOPU Water.

Mar 22, 2022

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Transparency and Authenticity is the New Currency with Jake KarlsEp 26

Transparency and Authenticity is the New Currency with Jake Karls

Mid-Day Squares co-founder, Jake Karls is back for part 2!

Mar 15, 2022

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ChoCho — A Super Protein That Can Redefine What Regenerative Future Means For Us! with Tara KrieseEp 25

ChoCho — A Super Protein That Can Redefine What Regenerative Future Means For Us! with Tara Kriese

ChoCho is a species of Lupin grown in the Andes, mainly cultivated because of its high protein content. This super protein belongs to whole foods, is vegan, gluten-free, keto and paleo-friendly, and non-GMO. What makes ChoCho so innovative besides being drought-tolerant and rainwater-watered, is that it improves soil quality in terms of retaining water and fertility!

Mar 8, 2022

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Get on the Plant-Based Bandwagon with Hooray Bacon! with Sri ArthamEp 24

Get on the Plant-Based Bandwagon with Hooray Bacon! with Sri Artham

Pigs are smart, emotional creatures that are every bit as sensitive as dogs and cats. They feel pain and fear just like we do. However, these qualities are overlooked as they are sent to cruel slaughterhouses and turned into bacon and other foods that we eat every day. What if we could save the lives of billions of pigs each year AND also improve our health? That's what going plant-based can do for us and the pigs!

Mar 1, 2022

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Climate-Smart Eating is the Newest Food Trend! with Eve Turow-PaulEp 23

Climate-Smart Eating is the Newest Food Trend! with Eve Turow-Paul

We often overlook food as one of the major contributors to climate change. As far as the cause of climate breakdown goes, food is right up there with coal-fired plants, cars, and deforestation. One of the effects of climate change that impacts us greatly is global warming, caused by the increased concentration of greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

Feb 22, 2022

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What Does "Natural" Really Mean? with Alex BayerEp 22

What Does "Natural" Really Mean? with Alex Bayer

The recent surge of big-name food companies touting their products as "natural" has consumers everywhere asking, what exactly is natural food? The Food and Drug Administration does not set stringent guidelines for the use of the term "natural", leaving it up to individual companies to decide what makes a product natural. This results in manufacturers adding chemicals onto the list of ingredients so long as they are categorized as "natural."

Feb 15, 2022

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Save Money When Shopping for Better-for-you Foods: Introducing the Merryfield App featuring Joe DicksonEp 21

Save Money When Shopping for Better-for-you Foods: Introducing the Merryfield App featuring Joe Dickson

While we want to be as healthy as we can be, the cost of better-for-you products is higher than the mainstream. But what if we can get a big cashback from choosing better-for-you products? Now, that's something! But is it possible? Can we really get rewarded for rewarding ourselves with healthier, cleaner alternatives?

Feb 8, 2022

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Three Ways to be a More Effective Communicator with Tom GearyEp 20

Three Ways to be a More Effective Communicator with Tom Geary

The first step in making a change is communicating it. When the meaning of your message is received in a way that evokes action, that's when you start making an impact. This applies to anything in life, including your business.

Feb 1, 2022

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Join the Chi Movement! with Lisa DorfmanEp 19

Join the Chi Movement! with Lisa Dorfman

Chi or Qi from Chinese principle pertains to the purest form of vital energy force that is needed for life. Chi has been a central part of Chinese medicine, which later became a popular concept around the world. Eventually, it was adapted into many cultures because of its role in health and longevity. What if we can tap into the power of Chi energy in the form of food?

Jan 25, 2022

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Allergen-Free, Gluten-Free Handcrafted Delights to Snack On! with Michelle CarfagnoEp 18

Allergen-Free, Gluten-Free Handcrafted Delights to Snack On! with Michelle Carfagno

A food allergy is defined as a physical reaction to certain types of food often leading to an immune system response and affecting other organs. This happens when the body mistakenly reads a food protein as harmful, thus alerting antibodies to fight it. Symptoms may include hives, swelling of some parts of the body, diarrhea, nausea, trouble breathing, and dizziness.

Jan 18, 2022

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BREAKING NEWS! The Launch of VegTech: The Global Vegan Impact and Innovation Index with Elysabeth AlfanoEp 17

BREAKING NEWS! The Launch of VegTech: The Global Vegan Impact and Innovation Index with Elysabeth Alfano

The first plant-based innovation and climate ETF is here!

Jan 11, 2022

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Plant-Powered Energy and Immunity Coffee that Tackles Food Waste with Paul EversEp 16

Plant-Powered Energy and Immunity Coffee that Tackles Food Waste with Paul Evers

Coffee is one of the most loved beverages around the world. According to data, around two billion cups of coffee are consumed every day! It's not surprising, therefore, that it has become a multi-billion dollar industry. However, the question still arises, "Are we really utilizing 100% of coffee's agricultural value?"

Jan 4, 2022

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THC-Free, Cannabis-Infused Edibles and Holistic Wellness with Felicity ChenEp 15

THC-Free, Cannabis-Infused Edibles and Holistic Wellness with Felicity Chen

Cannabis is controversial. Many support the idea of medical marijuana, while some remain critical because other people tend to abuse it. On the other hand, research shows that cannabis does offer a lot of health benefits.

Dec 28, 2021

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Better-for-You, Booze-free Craft Cocktails with John WisemanEp 14

Better-for-You, Booze-free Craft Cocktails with John Wiseman

Since the pandemic, people have become better aware of their health. To boost their immunity, many have made significant lifestyle changes regarding their drinking habits. Some have reduced their alcohol intake with others shunning booze all together. Yet, alcohol has long been a part of celebrations and associated with having a good time. Is there a way to unwind and enjoy real adult drinks without sacrificing sobriety and health? Thankfully, there is!

Dec 21, 2021

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All Eyes On Food Waste with Andrew ShakmanEp 13

All Eyes On Food Waste with Andrew Shakman

Andrew Shakman, CEO and co-founder of LeanPath, joins Justine and food loss researcher Lisa Johnson for a deep dive into food waste prevention in commercial kitchens. LeanPath's technology platform helps foodservice operations track, measure, and reduce waste before it ever hits the bin — shifting the industry from reactive disposal to proactive prevention. With food waste among the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, this conversation covers the data, tools, and mindset shifts needed to make a real dent in the problem.

Dec 14, 2021

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Labeling: Why the Story of Your Product Should Take Center Stage with Sam RichardsonEp 12

Labeling: Why the Story of Your Product Should Take Center Stage with Sam Richardson

In the last century, we have seen and experienced the worsening effects of climate change. It has gotten so bad that new record highs and extreme weather conditions are now the norm.

Dec 7, 2021

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JAMBAR — An Ensemble of Organic, Nutritious, and Tasty Snack with Jennifer MaxwellEp 11

JAMBAR — An Ensemble of Organic, Nutritious, and Tasty Snack with Jennifer Maxwell

Energy bars and protein bars became popular among athletes and young adults because of the instant boost of energy they provide and the number of proteins and fibers they contain. However, because of their daily busy schedules, these supplemental bars have also reached the adult market who barely has time to eat.

Nov 30, 2021

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Producing the Purest and Truest Manuka Honey with Jim McMillanEp 10

Producing the Purest and Truest Manuka Honey with Jim McMillan

Jim McMillan, founder and CEO of True Honey, left a career as a commercial helicopter pilot in New Zealand to pursue a purer vision of food. Flying hives into remote, pristine corners of the country inaccessible by land, True Honey produces some of the world's highest-rated manuka honey — rich in methylglyoxal (MGO), the compound responsible for manuka's unique antibacterial properties. Jim also discusses his Trueview platform, which gives landowner partners full transparency into every step of the production chain, restoring trust in an industry long troubled by mislabeling.

Nov 23, 2021

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Moving Towards a More Humane Food System with Josh BalkEp 9

Moving Towards a More Humane Food System with Josh Balk

Josh Balk, VP of Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the United States, has dedicated his career to abolishing the worst practices in factory farming. He shares the story behind Proposition 12 — California's landmark ballot measure banning cruel cage confinement for egg-laying hens, mother pigs, and veal calves — a campaign that resulted in more than 100 million chickens living cage-free, representing the greatest single reduction of farm animal suffering in US history. He also discusses working with major food companies to mandate cage-free and crate-free standards nationwide.

Nov 16, 2021

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Creating a Future-Proof 100% Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative with Max and Sara MarquartEp 8

Creating a Future-Proof 100% Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative with Max and Sara Marquart

Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, ruby chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, sweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate — How much do we love chocolates!

Nov 9, 2021

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The Unending Possibilities in Foodtech Venture Capitalism with Maximilian BadeEp 7

The Unending Possibilities in Foodtech Venture Capitalism with Maximilian Bade

Technological advancements and modern innovations have truly revolutionized the food industry. And many more founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs are stepping up to the plate as we continue our quest for practical long-term solutions. However, as much as they want to continue on this path, sometimes they lack adequate support. Thankfully, there are venture capitalists who are willing to invest in this arena.

Nov 2, 2021

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Revolutionizing the Fight Against Food Waste with Kathryn BernellEp 6

Revolutionizing the Fight Against Food Waste with Kathryn Bernell

reBLEND CEO Kathryn Bernell saw two problems and solved them with one idea. As a busy grad student struggling to eat enough fruits and vegetables, she created frozen smoothie pops made from "re-harvested" surplus and imperfect produce that manufacturers couldn't otherwise sell. What started as a late-night DIY project grew into a company that builds its entire supply chain on whole fruits and vegetables — turning food system waste into convenient, better-for-you nutrition.

Oct 26, 2021

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Creating Positive Change through Tech: Sustainability, Food Loss & Customer Access with Maisie GanzlerEp 5

Creating Positive Change through Tech: Sustainability, Food Loss & Customer Access with Maisie Ganzler

As chief strategy officer at Bon Appétit Management Company — serving colleges, corporations, and specialty venues — Maisie Ganzler is using technology to transform the food service experience. She discusses "Curated," an app-enabled ordering system that personalizes menus around dietary needs and allergens, and the company's food standards dashboard that embeds a carbon calculator to help chefs make climate-smart menu decisions. From ghost kitchens to waste tracking software built by chefs for chefs, Bon Appétit is reimagining hospitality from the inside out.

Oct 19, 2021

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Developing A Sustainable Business with Joaquim Macedo de SousaEp 4

Developing A Sustainable Business with Joaquim Macedo de Sousa

The Habitat for Business Innovation in Strategic Sectors (HIESE) serves as an innovation space that promotes entrepreneurship in rural areas. Launched in 2016, this business incubation facility in Quinta Vale do Espinhal, Penela, Portugal has 15 offices that accommodate companies in the critical early stages of their business. HIESE offers various services including physical and virtual incubation and acceleration programs, internationalization, training, and business planning.

Oct 12, 2021

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Eat for Your Hormones, Improve Your Health with Katie BressackEp 3

Eat for Your Hormones, Improve Your Health with Katie Bressack

Holistic nutritionist and coach Katie Bressack is on a mission to educate women on the profound connection between food and hormones. She shares how balancing blood sugar is the cornerstone of hormonal health — affecting energy, mood, sleep quality, and stress response. From eating within the first hour of waking to understanding cortisol, estrogen dominance, and hormonal shifts across life stages, Katie offers practical tools to help women take control of their health at any age.

Oct 5, 2021

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Wefunder's Jonny Price Talks About Affordable & Accessible Investing with Jonny PriceEp 2

Wefunder's Jonny Price Talks About Affordable & Accessible Investing with Jonny Price

Jonny Price, VP of Fundraising at Wefunder, explains how everyday investors can back mission-driven startups for as little as $100 — and why a community of owners becomes your most powerful growth engine.

Sep 28, 2021

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What's All the Hoopla About Enhanced Health and Plant-Forward Diets with Meghan AdelmanEp 1

What's All the Hoopla About Enhanced Health and Plant-Forward Diets with Meghan Adelman

Meghan Adelman, Co-Founder of Navitas Organics, joins Justine to explore what certified organic really means, why regenerative farming matters, and how plant-forward choices can transform your health.

Sep 21, 2021

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